CVE-2015-7052
HighSummary
Kext tools in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 mishandle kernel-extension loading, allowing local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation by local users, posing a significant security threat to the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to version 10.11.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
kext tools in Apple OS X before 10.11.2 mishandles kernel-extension loading, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.